Taking a cruise around the lake lets you enjoy the scenery from different angles and really feel Mount Nantai’s calm, majestic presence.
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Mount Nantai (Nantaisan)
A sacred peak rising above Lake Chuzenji, also popular as a hiking destination.
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Rising on the north shore of Lake Chuzenji, the majestic Mount Nantai is a 2,486-meter mountain selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains. Since the monk Shodo Shonin first reached the summit in Ten’o 2 (782), it has been worshiped as a sacred peak representing the Nikko Mountain Range.
From the trailhead located at an elevation of Approx. 1,200 meters, it takes 3.5–4 hours to reach the summit and 2.5–3 hours to descend, making this a popular spot for a day hike. The entire mountain is part of the grounds of Nikko Futarasan Shrine, and to enter the mountain you must pay an entry fee at Futarasan Shrine Chugu-shi, where the trailhead is located.
The climbing season is every year from April 25 to November 11, and hiking is not possible outside this period. Reception is from 6:00am to 12:00pm, so keep that in mind as well. During the “Tohaisai” period held every year from July 31 to August 7, night climbing is possible on [limited days], and many hikers visit to see the sunrise from the summit. Taking the bus from Tobu Nikko Station is convenient for getting to Futarasan Shrine Chugu-shi.
Highlights
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A 2,486-meter mountain rising on the north shore of Lake Chuzenji.
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Worshiped as a sacred mountain since ancient times.
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Popular as a hiking spot you can enjoy as a day trip.
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An entry fee is required because it is part of the grounds of Nikko Futarasan Shrine.
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Closed from mid-November to late April.
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A beautiful shape with foothills stretching as far as the area around Nikko’s city center
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In fall, the autumn leaves reflected on Lake Chuzenji are a highlight
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The sunrise seen from the summit is truly spectacular
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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English signs available.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No.
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Are there restrooms?
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Outdoors (May-November), and in the attached treasure museum (year-round)
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Are there smoking areas?
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No.
Reviews
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The view of Mount Nantai across Lake Yunoko from just before Konsei Pass is absolutely stunning!!
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 男体山（なんたいさん）
- Postal Code
- 321-1661
- Address
- Chugu-shi, Nikko City, Tochigi
- Phone
- 0288-55-0017 (Nikko Futarasan Shrine)
- Closed on
- Closed except during the climbing season (4/25-11/11)
- Hours
- Mountain entry reception 6:00am-12:00pm
- Admission
- Mountain entry fee: 1,000 yen for adults *Free for junior high school students and younger
- Access
- Approx. 50 minutes from “Tobu Nikko” Station on the Tobu Nikko Line by Tobu Bus; get off at the “Futarasan Shrine Chugu-shi” stop, then a 1-minute walk to the trailhead
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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